The writers score with an original villain.

Batman gains a new adversary, Lock-Up, in this episode that shows once again how the Dark Knight usually has a hand in the genesis of his enemies. What makes Lyle Bolton such an intriguing villain is that, in many ways, he is the darker side of Batman. Both are committed to law and order, but Bolton is willing to cross lines that Batman will not. Each views the other as contributing to the problem of crime - Batman sees Lock-Up as another threat to society, while Lock-Up sees Batman as coddling, allowing the Joker and his ilk to continue to terrorize the city. It's a glimpse at what Batman could become, and it's a nice storyline with a villain created especially for the series."Lock Up" is a solid episode; the cameo appearances from other villains testifying at Bolton's hearing is nice (especially Scarface and the Ventriloquist), and Bolton provides a good physical menace for Batman.moreless

Bartholomew: Ms. Quinn? Do you have any complaints against Mr. Bolton? (Lyle Bolton sneers threateningly at Harley)Harley Quinn: I got nothing to say. Bartholomew: But surely you must have something you wish to.. Harley Quinn: You got a hearing problem or something?! NO! NADA! IXNAY! ZERO! ZILCH! BUPKES! NOTHING! OKAY?!

Robin: You mean this Lock-Up nut is the same guy who was the security chief in Arkham? Batman: The same one. Robin: Another villian made possible by a grant from the Wayne Foundation. (making light of a Wayne grant that allowed Bolton to work at Arkham) (Batman looks menancingly at Robin)Robin: Only kidding.

NOTES (2)

When Lock-Up tosses Commissioner Gordon into the same cell with Mayor Hill, Hill is handcuffed. But once the bars on the cell shock Gordon, Hill is able to catch him, showing no signs of being cuffed just seconds earlier. Is Hill a master escape artist or just the victim of an artist's screw up? You make the call.

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